Paediatric Neurology
The paediatric neurology service at Alliance Hospital treats epilepsy and neurology-related conditions and problems, including:
- Seizures and fits
- Complex headaches
- Movement disorders
Children with confirmed neurometabolic and genetics conditions are seen jointly with the tertiary neurology centre. Children with complex epilepsy and neurodevelopmental needs are seen by community services.
Pediatric Nephrology
The pediatric nephrologists at Alliance Hospital treat children with kidney problems and kidney diseases, addressing the full range of kidney conditions in children, from birth defects to endocrine and metabolic disorders. AHL provides care for children with kidney problems that include:
- Kidney stones
- Bladder problems
- High blood pressure
- Endocrine and metabolic disorders
- Complications of malignancy
- Vascular disease and surgery
- Congenital abnormalities (birth defects)
- Other diseases of the kidney or urinary system
Pediatric Nephrology Services
- Kidney biopsies
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplants
- Blood pressure monitoring
Pediatric Surgery
AHL surgeons provide outstanding surgical care to children and young adults, addressing the unique needs of the youngest patients through evidence-based care. Pediatric surgery encompasses the diagnostic, operative, and postoperative care of patients from prenatal diagnosis through young adulthood. Services include:
- Treatment for hernia, hydrocele, and undescended testicles
- Minimally invasive surgery of chest and abdomen (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy)
- Newborn surgery
- Correction of cardiac abnormalities
- Gastrointestinal surgery (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Long-term bowel management
- Circumcision trauma
- Children’s cancer surgery
- Lumps in the neck
- Chest wall defects (pectus)
Childhood Obesity
AHL provides treatment plans for weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes for children diagnosed with obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious condition, which can lead to other health problems such as diabetes and have negative effects on confidence. Obesity occurs when a child has an unhealthy amount of body fat, and it’s important to consult a doctor to determine if a child’s weight is healthy for their height.
Causes of Childhood Obesity
- Not enough physical activity
- Too many calories from food and drinks
- Changes in the hormones that help digestion
- Unhealthy eating habits
Risk Factors
- Unhealthy eating habits at home
- Family history of obesity
- Hormone changes
- Eating high-calorie foods
- Eating to cope with stress or boredom
- Not getting enough exercise or movement
Pediatric Infectious Disease Care
Alliance Hospital provides expert care for childhood infectious illnesses, from the flu and mono to Lyme disease and meningitis. Pediatric infectious diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens. Common conditions include:
- Blood stream infections (Sepsis)
- Bone and joint infections
- Pneumonia
- Encephalitis
- Food-borne diseases
- Hepatitis
- HIV/AIDS
- Influenza
- Lyme disease
- MRSA
- Mononucleosis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Pediatric Orthopedics
Alliance Hospital’s renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons offer complete musculoskeletal care for children and adolescents. They treat conditions affecting the back, spine, foot, ankle, hip, and knee, including developmental abnormalities like cerebral palsy, fractures, and sports-related injuries. Services include:
- Treatment for conditions like knock knees, bowlegs, and club foot
- Care for infections and orthopedic tumors
- Management of scoliosis, spina bifida, and other spinal deformities
Pediatric Oncology
Alliance Hospital provides comprehensive family-centered care for children and adolescents with cancer or benign hematologic diseases. The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology division offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and symptom management in the Day Treatment Centre. Clinics include:
- Daily oncology clinics
- Benign hematology follow-up clinic
- Neuro-oncology clinic
- Ortho-oncology clinic
- Post-therapy follow-up clinic
- Stem cell transplant follow-up clinic
- Sickle cell and thalassemia clinics
